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archives

[/ˈɑːr.kaɪvz/]
nounfeminine
arquivos
1. A collection of historical documents or records preserved for their historical importance
The national archives contain important historical documents from the founding of the country.
Os arquivos nacionais contêm documentos históricos importantes desde a fundação do país.
2. The building or place where such records are kept
She spent months researching in the archives of the library.
Ela passou meses pesquisando nos arquivos da biblioteca.
3. A repository of digital or electronic records
The company maintains archives of all emails for compliance purposes.
A empresa mantém arquivos de todos os e-mails para fins de conformidade.
Synonyms
recordsdocumentscollectionrepositorylibrary

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arquivos
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Portugal
arquivos
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'acervo' for collections

Related Idioms & Phrases

to dig through the archives - pesquisar nos arquivos
in the archives - nos arquivos
archive footage - material de arquivo
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